like the outline of the major factors besides the phonological factors as a whole, not as a part of the analysis. Nonetheless, the examples are still provided to clarify
the explanation for the factors that has been reviewed.
C. Formulation of the Problems
This research discusses the stop deletion in English based on Longman Pronunciation Dictionary.
With regard to the background of the study stated previously, this study addresses the following questions:
1. What types of stop deletion are found in English orthographical consonant
clusters? 2.
What are the phonological rules of stop deletion in English words? 3.
What non-phonological factors might affect the occurrence of stop deletion in English?
D. Objectives of the Study
This study concentrates on the analysis of stop deletion in English of Longman Pronunciation Dictionary
2000. It is signified as marked aspects that occur frequently in phonological occurrence which can be observed from the
linguistic point of view. In reference to the problem formulated previously, this study has the three main goals to be achieved concerning the aspects of stop
deletion in English. In this sense, it is associated closely with the relation of sounds in representation of the spelling form.
Firstly, this study aims to identify the characteristics of stop deletion in English words as shown in Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. In this sense, the
characteristics are in terms of the recognition of stops in English, the occurrence
of the deletion, and the frequency of the deletion. The recognition of the stop sounds in English is in accordance with its consonant graphemes which represent
the phonemes in a word. Meanwhile, the occurrence of the deletion is related to its distribution of the deletion in particular sound or letter. Last, the frequency of the
deletion is the estimation of the degree on consistency in coping with the sound muting that occurs in English.
Secondly, this study aims to find out the rules that applied in stop deletion in English. In this sense, the discussion of relations between letters and sounds is
significant to explain the difference between the two. Moreover, it is necessary to observe the phonological change that may occur in certain words. The
classification of rules in phonology is essential in determining the occurrence of stop deletion in English. It is also referential to know what stops can be deleted or
omitted in pronunciation. In this extent, the classification is identified from its differences in the words compared to its lexical derivation. It is done to identify
which stops represent the deletion and what deletion can occur in that stop sounds. Thirdly, another aim of this study is to uncover any possible reasons or
motives of the occurrence of stop deletion in English besides phonology as the main factor. In this state, it is the other point of views that can be accounted for
the phenomenon of stop deletion that occurs in English. Hence, any possible factors deal with phonological adjustment, historical review or conventions in
English will be reviewed to achieve the contended explanation. The objective is to recognize further the relationships between the orthography to the pronunciation
of English sounds in terms of stop deletion. In this case, the view of historical analysis can be taken as the basis for phonological analysis dealing with the
second problem formulation. That is to identify the phonological rules as well as to predict the occurrence of stop deletion in English.
E. Benefits of the Study
